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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
15
Massachusetts forest fire officials warn careless smoking and burning debris on windy days without permits cause the most fires. Tufts notes forest work faces harsh conditions but praises the state’s firefighting organization and urges citizens to keep the land green.
Sudbury residents in the Community Choral Society will perform at Nevins Hall Framingham on May 27 at 8 00 p m The program includes Schubert Mass in E Flat Debussy The Blessed Damozel Thompson Testament of Freedom Berger Brazilian Psalm with noted soloists Tickets available at Gilchrist s Framingham or at the door Also a National Geographic note mentions giant gorillas in the bamboo forests of the Belgian Congo volcano slopes.
Frank T. Hord of Washington D C told Marlboro Sunday afternoon that safety lies in spiritual understanding of God and the universe. He spoke under First Church of Christ Scientist Marlboro auspices as a Christian Science Board of Lectureship member on the topic Christian Science Gods Law of Safety and Security.
The Edwards Quimby Post 284 will host a social at the new legion home on Friday June 8. Delegates to the state convention in Boston in July are Commander Leslie F Park and Past Commander Col Edward J Higgins. Alternates are Herbert Merriam and Stanley Nedza.
Under Mary Loud the morning chorale returns to the de Cordova Museum Lincoln for its annual spring concert on May 25 at 8 30 p m A string chamber orchestra will join the 28 woman chorus performing Bach Mozart Brahms Purcell Bartok and other selections Members of the orchestra include Elizabeth Darling Bert Chambers Jock Loud Stephen McGhee Olga Pertzoff Diana Stevenson and Norris Tyt tle The concert is open to the public without charge.
The Concord area unit of the Junior League of Boston surveys rehabilitation needs to support a new physical therapy room in Emerson Hospital's new wing. Dr. Paul Norton hosted the discussion last week with Mrs. Henry Bowen and Mrs. Harvey Wheeler.
The Carling Brewing Co inaugurates its 24 million dollar Natick brewery the first of its kind in New England in 40 years. The plant aims for 600 000 barrels annually as Carling expands from its Cleveland and Atlanta facilities and traces its origins to Peerless Motor Car Co. now Breweing Corp. of America.
Mrs Josephine C. Jenkins age 75 of 51 School Street Malden and resident here two years died last Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital after illness. Survived by husband George A Jenkins and numerous descendants. Funeral held at St Pauls Episcopal Church Malden with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery.
A solemn high mass was sung at St John’s Evangelist Church North Chelmsford for George T Blott a shipfitter and former Agion resident born in England He is survived by his wife four brothers five sisters including Mrs James Bowen Hudson and Mrs Jennie O Clain Maynard and six grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Tokyo. The Japan Broadcasting Corp. showed color television for the first time in Japan. Color transmitters and receiving sets were manufactured domestically from American models, marking a new era in Japanese broadcasting.
Concord Assembly 53 Order of the Rainbow for Girls held a public installation at the Masonic Temple on May 19. Miss Virginia Woodruff installed as installing officer, with Nancy Woodruff and Sybil Jane Moore among officers installed. Reverend Robert Barber delivered a closing message.
Sudbury readers learn the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School PISA PTSA Organizing Committee announced nominees for the first board. A meeting is set for Monday May 28 at 8 p.m. at Sudbury High School to vote and organize with remarks, bylaws, and committee reports.
Miss Janice H. Phelps daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleon E Phelps of 12 Sylvia street will receive a bachelor of science degree in physical education at Bridgewater State Teachers College on June 10 She has been active in college affairs serving as president of the physical education majors club treasurer of the women's recreation association and member of the dormitory council.
A surprise stork shower and birthday party was held last Saturday evening at the home of Col. and Mrs. Edward J Higgins Prospect street Col Higgins and his daughter Mrs Claire Jacks of Maynard arranged the affair Honored guests included another daughter Mrs Richard S Dudley the former Alice Higgins Bradley Jane Staw and her mother Mrs Sybil Higgins who observed a birthday anniversary The home was decorated and a two piece orchestra provided music Refreshments included a birthday cake with about 40 guests present.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Peter of 29 Stow Street spent the week visiting their daughters in New Jersey. The Santa Chiara Guild will hold a monthly meeting Monday at 8 p m at West Concord Union Church. Gov David I Walsh Assembly Fourth Degree K of C members attended a Tuesday meeting at St Pauls Church hall in Wellesley. The Alabama Extension Service offers shellac and denatured alcohol solutions to stiffen and brighten dull straw hats and summer accessories.
Concord Lions Club members attended the 28th annual state convention of Multiple District 33 at New Ocean House Swampscott. The club earned a statuette for winning the attendance contest while President Rudolph W Currier received the award from District Governor Dr John J D Urso. The group was cited for organizing three clubs this year Ac ton Littleton and Maynard. Other clubs honored included Wakefield Burlington Dracut Methuen Melrose and Woburn.
The N A C A annual meeting at the Hotel Bradford Boston elected Allan Spurr treasurer of Arthur D. Little Inc to be president of the Boston Chapter Spurr resides on Independence Road Concord Massachusetts.
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